‘13 Reasons Why’ Season 2: Your Guide to Where We Left Everyone

Hannah BakerPlayed by: Katherine LangfordWhere did we leave her?: This whole story begins and ends with the suicide of Hannah Baker.What happens in Season 2?: Though Clay sorted through all her tapes and learned about Hannah's rape in Season 1, there are still more victims as well as another mystery involving polaroids. Is Hannah behind this one as well?

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Clay JensenPlayed by: Dylan MinnetteWhere did we leave him?: At the end of Season 1, the sweet Clay finally started coming to terms with Hannah's death. He also coerced a confession from Bryce before passing on the tapes to the student counselor.What happens in Season 2?: Though Clay is done with the tapes, he's not done with this story. Because of that recorded confession, Clay will likely be a big part of Season 2's trial. This next season he also learns that Hannah was far from the only victim. Can he find a way to stop this from happening?

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Tony PadillaPlayed by: Christian NavarroWhere did we leave him?: Clay's persistent guide, Season 1 ended with Tony receiving a brief moment of clarity. After protecting Hannah's tapes and wishes for weeks, he realizes that maybe what Hannah wanted isn't best for everyone. He hands a copy of the tapes to her parents.What happens in Season 2?: We don't know what's in store for Tony this season, but you better believe he's going to be involved in that trial.

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Olivia BakerPlayed by: Kate WalshWhere did we leave her?: Hannah's mother spent all of last season searching for the truth about her daughter, and she finally got it. Thanks to Tony, Mrs. Baker finally has the tapes.What happens in Season 2?: This season will see the Bakers continuing to sue the school on the grounds that the administration could have done more for Hannah.

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Lainie JensenPlayed by: Amy HargreavesWhere did we leave her?: Clay's mother spent most of her time either worrying about her son or trying to protect the school from the Bakers' lawsuit.What happens in Season 2?: As the case gets more intense, there's a good chance this mom is going to be spread even thinner.

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Jessica DavisPlayed by: Alisha BoeWhere did we leave her?: Hannah's former friend, Jessica used to have it all. She was popular, had a loving boyfriend, and was happy. However, because of the tapes, she learns that her boyfriend Justin let Clay rape her.What happens in Season 2?: At the end of last season, Jessica tearfully explained on tape that bad things happen at Liberty High. It's then implied that she tells her father about her assault. You can bet this will be explored more in Season 2.

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Justin FoleyPlayed by: Brandon FlynnWhere did we leave him?: Justin's relationship with his neglectful mother and her abusive boyfriend was one of the background dramas of last season. He used to be close to Bryce, and their relationship is partially what led to Bryce raping his girlfriend, Jessica.What happens in Season 2?: Last season ended with Justin running away from home with nowhere to go. Jessica wants nothing to do with him, and he's no longer friends with Bryce.

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Bryce WalkerPlayed by: Justin PrenticeWhere did we leave him?: The football-playing villain of this series, Season 1 ended with Clay confronting Bryce about raping Hannah. He admits to it, and Clay secretly records the confession.What happens in Season 2?: You can bet that confession will be coming back later. In Season 2 Clay also learns that Hannah and Jessica weren't the only victims. Who else has Bryce hurt? And has he been acting alone?

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Alex Standall,Played by: Miles HeizerWhere did we leave him?: Hannah and Jessica's former friend, Alex had one of the most dynamic arcs regarding the tapes. After initially trying to hide everything, he eventually decides they need to all come clean about everything. Last season ended with the son of a cop being rushed to the hospital with a gunshot wound.What happens in Season 2?: Interviews with Heizer have confirmed that gunshot was a suicide attempt. At the moment it's unclear whether or not Alex will survive and why exactly he tried to end his own life.

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Tyler DownPlayed by: Devin DruidWhere did we leave him?: A photographer and Liberty High's resident creep, Tyler was added to Hannah's list because he was stalking her. Even though he was also on the list, he was perpetually harassed and excluded by everyone who knows Hannah's secrets.What happens in Season 2?: At the end of last season, it's revealed that Alex has a shockingly large collection of guns and a room filled with photos of kids from his high school. Whatever this is foreshadowing is very bad.

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Kevin PorterPlayed by: Derek LukeWhere did we leave him?: Liberty High's student counsellor, last season saw Mr. Porter overworked and making a lot of mistakes, especially when it came to sexual assault and Hannah. He finally gets the tapes at the end of the season.What happens in Season 2?: Between his recorded session with Hannah and the Bakers' fury, there's no way Mr. Porter is escaping this season without a huge, messy legal battle.

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Zach DempseyPlayed by: Ross ButlerWhere did we leave him?: Justin and Bryce's friend, Zach is perhaps the most kind-hearted of the jocks. Though he has a mean streak, like when he stole Hannah's inspirational notes, he's generally an OK guy. Last season he didn't want to reveal the existence of the tapes, fearing they would mess up his scholarship chances.What happens in Season 2?: That's unclear at the moment, but one thing's certain. His intense mother isn't going to react well to those tapes.

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Ryan ShavePlayed by: Tommy DorfmanWhere did we leave him?: Liberty High's resident poet and pseudo-journalist, Ryan made Hannah's list when he published a highly personal poem of hers without her permission.What happens in Season 2?: Of the group who talks about the tapes, Ryan seems to be the most open to telling parents and authorities. We'll see if he's singing the same tune now that the tapes are out in the open.

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Courtney CrimsenPlayed by: Michele Selene AngWhere did we leave her?: Seemingly perfect Courtney was willing to do just about anything to protect the secret of her sexuality, including spreading rumors about Hannah. She consistently wants to hide the tapes.What happens in Season 2?: It's implied that at the end of last season, Courtney finally came out of the closet to her dads. How that changes the dynamic of this show remains to be seen.

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ChloePlayed by: Anne WintersWas she in Season 1?: No, she's new to this season.Who is she?: Chloe is a popular girl at Liberty High who becomes the new head cheerleader.

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CyrusPlayed by: Bryce CassWas he in Season 1?: No, he's new to this season.Who is he?: Cyrus is a troublemaker who becomes an unexpected champion for students who are being bullied.

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MackenziePlayed by: Chelsea AldenWas she in Season 1?: No, she's new to this season.Who is she?: Cyrus' sister, Mackenzie is described as an artsy girl who's not afraid to speak her mind.

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SonyaPlayed by: Allison MillerWas she in Season 1?: No, she's new to this season.Who is she?: Sonya is an ambitious young litigator. You can bet she's going to be a big deal for that trial.

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Nina JonesPlayed by: Samantha LoganWas she in Season 1?: No, she's new to this season.Who is she?: All we know about this new student is that she's a well-respected track star with a secret.

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JackiePlayed by: Kelli O'HaraWas she in Season 1?: No, she's new to this season.Who is she?: Jackie is described as a passionate advocate for bullying victims.

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RickPlayed by: Ben LawsonWas he in Season 1?: No, he's new to this season.Who is he?: Rick is the baseball coach at Liberty High.

We’re just a few days away from returning to Liberty High. This May marks the return of Netflix’s controversial and buzzy drama about teen suicide, 13 Reasons Why. There are more secrets to be revealed, more mysteries to torment Clay, and, hauntingly, even more victims in the wake of Hannah Baker’s suicide. Based on the trailer, Season 2 is shaping up to be a dramatic rollercoaster.

As griping as it is, 13 Reasons Why can be a bit of a confusing watch. There are a lot of characters and even more secrets. It’s difficult to keep track of who knew what when. Decider’s Joe Reid has already explained every plot detail you need to know before going into Season 2, but today we’re focusing on the characters in this teen soap. Consider this your guide to all of the teens and overwhelmed adults at the center of 13 Reasons Why.

This is by no means an exhaustive guide. If you really want a full breakdown of the ever-changing relationships in this series, it’s worth studying the 13 Reasons Why wiki. But if you’re just looking for a refresher on who’s important and where we left them, we have you covered. From the main students and parents from Season 1 to Season 2’s seven new additions, here’s what you need to remember about everyone.